THOMAS ARTHUR SMITH
From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730
As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570
Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.
Born: 13th June 1919, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
Died: 23rd April 1943; age: 23.
Residence: 26, Beatty Road, Ipswich.
Occupation: Wood Machinist.
Rank: Guardsman; Service Number: 2617092.
Regiment: Grenadier Guards, 5th Battalion – Foot Guards.
Brother to WILLIAM DAVID SMITH. kia
Grave Reference:
1.A.15.
Tunisia.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Thomas & Alice Maud Mary Smith, of Ipswich.
Father: Thomas Smith, born December 1890.
Mother: Alice Maud Mary Smith (nee Dickerson), born April 1892, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
CENSUS
1921 near the pond, Bucklesham, Suffolk.
Thomas was 2 years old and lived with his parents.
Thomas Smith, 30 years & 6 months old, a Carman for R. H. Kent – Corn Merchant, of 1, Dove Street, Ipswich.
Alice Smith, 29 years & 2 months old, Home Duties.
ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER 1939
Thomas was a wood machinist. He lived with his parents at their family home – 26, Beatty Road, Ipswich.
Thomas, a motor driver.
Alice, a waitress.
Thomas is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Augustine of Hippo Church, Ipswich.
The Grenadier Guards, 5th Battalion.
The Battalion was raised in 1941 first serving in North Africa, fighting in major battles in Tunisia at Medjez-El-Bab and the Mareth Line. The 5th Battalion then moved to Italy joining the fighting at Salerno, Monte Camino and the Gothic Line.
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